Ligature

n.	1.	The act of binding.
	2.	Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
	3.	(Surg.) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage.
	4.	The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
	5.	Impotence caused by magic or charms.
	6.	(Mus.) A curve or line connecting notes; a slur.
	7.	(Print.) A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as æ, , .
v. t.	1.	(Surg.) To ligate; to tie.

Noun	1.	ligature - (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
	2.	ligature - character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
	3.	ligature - a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
	4.	ligature - thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
	5.	ligature - something used to tie or bind Synonyms: binder
	6.	ligature - the act of tying or binding things together Synonyms: tying

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